1. Why was Parvana's mother so against Parvana digging up bones? What specific arguments did the family make for Parvana to continue digging?
2. Why have Parvana and Nooria stopped fighting?
3. Why do the Taliban make such a big show out of punishing thieves?
4. If Shauzia leaves Afghanistan there will be no one left to take care of her family. If you were in her situation would you make the same choice as her? Why or why not.
5. Parvana's family could have left Afghanistan when the Taliban first took over. Why do you think they chose to stay?
2. Why have Parvana and Nooria stopped fighting?
3. Why do the Taliban make such a big show out of punishing thieves?
4. If Shauzia leaves Afghanistan there will be no one left to take care of her family. If you were in her situation would you make the same choice as her? Why or why not.
5. Parvana's family could have left Afghanistan when the Taliban first took over. Why do you think they chose to stay?